Olivia vs Samira

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Olivia

Girl #1 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"olive tree"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English Italian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1
Total SSA Count
14,718
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Liv, Livvy, Oli

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Samira

Girl #771 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"entertaining companion, pleasant conversationalist"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Persian Turkish South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#771
Total SSA Count
364
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Sam, Sami, Mira

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Popularity Comparison

Olivia Rank #1
Samira Rank #771

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 vs #771 for Samira.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Olivia ___

  • Olivia Rose
  • Olivia Grace
  • Olivia Jane
  • Olivia Mae
  • Olivia Claire
  • Olivia Jade

Samira ___

  • Samira Nour
  • Samira Aisha
  • Samira Leila
  • Samira Yasmin
  • Samira Grace
  • Samira Rose

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Olivia

Liam Noah Charlotte Emma Sophia

If you choose Samira

Amira Layla Yasmine Tariq Kareem

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Olivia or Samira more popular?

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Samira at #771 in the United States.

What do Olivia and Samira mean?

Olivia means "olive tree" (Latin origin). Samira means "entertaining companion, pleasant conversationalist" (Arabic origin).

Are Olivia and Samira boy or girl names?

Olivia is primarily a girl name. Samira is primarily a girl name.

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